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I've just ordered up my XDA II which should be here by wednesday.
Just wondered what you guys suggest the best upgrades for it are?
There are a lot of screen protectors on ebay, which are the best, or should i go somewhere else.
Best bluetooth headset?
Best case? For my old XDA, i made a slip in case as i don't like the bulky flip cases. I'd like to get another for the II, anyone know where i can buy a slip case or get a leather one made?
Best memory card, SD or mmc? 128mb or 256mb
The xda2 comes with a very reasonable flip case, the reusable/washable screen protectors are better than the throw away type, however in my experience I have not been able to remove the protector for washing without ballsing it up around the edges. The best headset I have tried is the Ericcson HBH-65.
I'm after a pouch case really rather than the flip as its less bulky.
Anybody had experience with screen protectors, whats the best make? ebays has pdair, brando, moshi moshi, ECfilm etc
are these cheap £5.99 hotsynch/charge cables any good?
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Give these a go...i've got one. Easy to apply, washable too, but after 3 months i still haven't needed to wash it. Read the review, http://www.mypdacafe.com/articles/read.php?id=165, i can corroborate it.
I've just checked the site, www.overlayplus.com but it seems it is down temporarily, d'oh :?
Quote: are these cheap £5.99 hotsynch/charge cables any good:
Some of them discharge instead of charging the xda2 but work ok with xda1.
'some' discharge, so its pot luck with the xda II? Maybe be worth getting a proper one then from a proper accessory shop.
Anyone had any luck with a pouch case for these? I made one for my XDA II, but haven't got the bits to make another. May go and fine a leather shop and see if they can make one up
Best slip cases available are from http://www.nutshell.cc
Tuff-as-nuts and they mean it. I've just got one for the XDA II and it's really slim in comparision to the flip cases (standard + covertec case) I got the one with the belt loop and an open (no flap) top.
I would recommend a nice set of e-grips too (http://www.egrips.com) with the grips on the side, it's nice and easy to remove the XDA II from the case.
Cheerio
the nutshell looks like what i'm after. Do they have distributors in the uk, or do they have to be got from the states?
Discharging?
Not excetly the best place to discuss the topic on 'xda2 discharge when the usb sync/charge cable is in use' ... but since someone here mentioned this, i guess i share a finding on this.
i used to charge my xda1 on my labtop using the sync/charge cable, but with the xda2, the sync charge cable seemed like always discharge when the device is plug into the usb port. ...
i think this is some kinda of bug .. to overcome this, just plug the xda2 to the usb (using of coz the charge/sync cable), wait for the sync to complete, then unplug it for 2 secs and reconnect it back again. walah ..! the xda2 should be charging now, instead of discharging. ^^
it had always worked for me since last month .. ^^ hope it works for the rest of the xda2. any feedback?
Tuff-as-nuts cases come from New Zealand. But Expansys do them in limited ranges and also with their own logo embossed. (http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=206-00)
I bought mine direct and it took just over one week to arrive. I've attached some pictures to show you. I'm going to write a full review for posting on tekguru.
Cheers
Howard
As for Sync/Chage USB cables, I use a retractable one from JavoEdge. http://www.javoedge.com there was a problem with the initial shipments of these cables as the manufacturers thought the pinouts were the same on the XDA I and XDA II. This is not the case. I had two, the first one did not charge the XDA II if the battery level was below 72% when connected. In fact over a period of time the battery was actually discharging while connected.
Javoedge were very good in the customer support, they listened, and understood and then sent a replacement one that works perfectly.
Cheerio
Howard
So now I'm done with my gadgets
I've purchased the following items:
Nutshell black pouch case (exactly like the one on the pictures above) http://www.tuff-as-nuts.com/O2-XDA.html
VERY pleased! It's really nice.
A set of silver e-grips from http://www.egrips.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=394
Really comfortable and slim. Still possible to dock (if you don't stick the side-ones to low).
Screen protector from Boxwave http://www.boxwave.com/products/cleartouch/cleartouch-screen-protector-qtek-2020_105.htm
Also very nice. The only one I've tried so far but I'm very pleased with it.
Here's a good review on different screen protectors:
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Protect_Your_Screen
So, that my gadget-list!
/Fred
I've used a WriteSHIELD screen protector for over a year, and when I took it off because I had dropped :-( my XDA so the screen cracked, it had no scratches at all (and I write a lot!). It comes with three protectors and is rather expensive, but needless to say I've just put on the second one on my new XDA II. If you follow the included instructions carefully, you'll get a flawless protector application (no bubbles underneath).
As I write a lot on my pocket computer, I've also bought a properly sized stylus. It's actually a pen with several tips (one's for the screen) and is much better than the thin, flimsy one included in the XDA, which will give you a cramp in your hand if you write a lot. Of course you'll have to carry it by itself, it doesn't fit in the XDA!
That case looks like JUST what I want. But...how do you get it out without hitting a side button? Seems impossible.
I second the recommendation for WriteSHIELDs; the best.
On BT headsets, I just posted a mini-review last week, search for it. I also have three more of them on the way to try out. Right now I'm using the G-Lite, and like it a lot. It's not perfect, but good, and tiny. I have returned the Jabra and Motorola HS810. There are a number of others I tried in the store and decided against right away.
It's almost impossible to take it out without touching the buttons...however, I use the key-lock feature, so it's not a prob for me.
As far as BT headset goes, I'm using Jabra BT250 and I'm very pleased with it. I specially like the sound in the ear-plug.
/Fred
I haven't tried it, but doesn't it automatically unlock if a call or SMS comes in? So if you want to grab it to answer a call or message, you end up hitting keys?
I still haven't found a good way to carry the XDA II. I'm still using the XDA I case from EB.
Samsung creates demand in Indian market for S4 accessories and sview flipcover available only with limited samsung stockist like shopsection.com , leads samsung accessories online store
The Galaxy S 4 S-View Flip Cover is designed to provide the best of both worlds, combining the fashion and privacy of a Flip Cover with the convenience of a screen window that allows view-through access to alerts, status and vital information.
One of the best fastest delivery for online shopping site in India
http://www.shopsection.com/accessories/?producttype=Galaxy-S4
Keeps important information at your fingertips/
Keep track of signal and battery status, messages, missed calls, time/date and music player details.
Automatic Power On/Off Display
Wakes your phone automatically when opened and powers off display when your flip cover is closed.
Interactive S-View Window
Swipe to accept/reject incoming calls and alarms without opening the cover.
Screen Protection
The Samsung Flip Cover provides screen protection for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone, reducing smudges and scratches. The front cover protects the smartphone’s screen when it is not in use and it is easily flipped open for full access to the Galaxy S 4’s screen - whenever you need it.
Custom Made
Additionally, these cases have been specifically designed for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone. The back easily snaps on, replacing the phone’s standard battery cover, without making the phone bulky. Installing a Samsung phone case is simple and only takes a few seconds.
I love this cover, ordered two pink ones the other day, one for me and one for my gf. Can't wait to get it.
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Latest price updates on Samsung S-view flip covers in Indian market
S-view flip cover for Samsung Galaxy S4 latest price in India is MRP Rs 2999. Samsung distributed with 2 set of price for S-view flip covers in India. 1st batch price was Rs. 2499 and new price is Rs. 2999. Shopsection.com selling it for Rs. 2850 with Rs. 75 cash back offer.
http://www.shopsection.com/accessories/?producttype=Galaxy-S4
Galaxy S4 got high paid accessories price. Samsung only introduced flip cover, still S Band and Wireless charging pad might get launch within June 1st 2013.
And the point of this thread is...?
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Pinkrst said:
S-view flip cover for Samsung Galaxy S4 latest price in India is MRP Rs 2999. Samsung distributed with 2 set of price for S-view flip covers in India. 1st batch price was Rs. 2499 and new price is Rs. 2999. Shopsection.com selling it for Rs. 2850 with Rs. 75 cash back offer.
http://www.shopsection.com/accessories/?producttype=Galaxy-S4
Galaxy S4 got high paid accessories price. Samsung only introduced flip cover, still S Band and Wireless charging pad might get launch within June 1st 2013.
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EXPENSIVE that's almost £30. They are on ebay for £14.99 for official Samsung case from the UK!
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Samsung Creating Demand for its Accessories and increasing price. this was happened for USB OTG adaptor for Tablet. OLD price was INR 1430 and new price is INR 1799.
Which color flipcover you are using for S4? Sview or Normal Flipcover?
I r o n M a n said:
And the point of this thread is...?
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I love this cover too!! Look smart!!
septix said:
I love this cover, ordered two pink ones the other day, one for me and one for my gf. Can't wait to get it.
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Where did you order it?
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Where did you order it?
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Cdon.com, don't know if they ship outside Sweden. Paid about 30€
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I'll Google translate it some time. But it is in stock, not preorder?
In India only Black and White Side view colors available. Any other colors available in any other country? i check samsung cafe, they pink, orange yellow and blue colors for normal flip covers. kindly post photos if anybody has different side view flip covers for s4
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Where did you order it?
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in the uk in the three shop a couple of weeks ago there were many colours available at launch and the shop fellow himself didnt know what they were. when i asked him to look he opened the back room and was rummaging somewhere else when i spotted it in a box full of different colours. The shop chap didnt know the features etc and i had to tell him the useful features. so ask in mobile carrier shop as their employees might not have a clue that they have them in stock or even what the features are. there were many colours available including orange, green etc
Those different colors available in S-View Flip Covers or in Normal Flip Covers ?
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in the uk in the three shop a couple of weeks ago there were many colours available at launch and the shop fellow himself didnt know what they were. when i asked him to look he opened the back room and was rummaging somewhere else when i spotted it in a box full of different colours. The shop chap didnt know the features etc and i had to tell him the useful features. so ask in mobile carrier shop as their employees might not have a clue that they have them in stock or even what the features are. there were many colours available including orange, green etc
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I got this cover the other day. All is good except for the fact that the cover is a bit thicker, so you lose the thinness of the OEM Cover.
But it makes sense, the battery plate needs to be thicker since it is attached to the front cover. Also, the cover never actually sits flat on the screen. I've been trying to work it in, with no luck.
Just found another beautiful s-view cover from Cover Bot. Not sure about NFC sensors in it.
Free S-View Cover worth Rs. 2,499
whenever you purchase a Samsung Galaxy S4.
https://www.samsungindiamarketing.com/galaxys4/home.aspx
Hi All
I have the samsung S4 and have to say I love it!
Does anybody have any suggestions for a car mount that can be used with the s-view cover open, ie: folded over the rear of the phone please?
Also what are the best spare batteries to get for it?
Thanks
PJB
If you want a spare battery and charger for it, you can register your S4 on samsung's site and get 50% off accessories under 50$. Also don't know if this will help you but some people have been using the infuse dock for the S3 and I would assume the S4 but it definitely wouldn't hold with a S-view cover. How are you liking the S view cover btw?
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If you want a spare battery and charger for it, you can register your S4 on samsung's site and get 50% off accessories under 50$. Also don't know if this will help you but some people have been using the infuse dock for the S3 and I would assume the S4 but it definitely wouldn't hold with a S-view cover. How are you liking the S view cover btw?
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50% offer not available, I am in the UK, typical!
Like the S view cover alot, very handy to be able to see time, answer calls with cover there. Never had a screen cover before but as I could do those it sold it to me!
I imagine this would work with an S-Cover:
http://www.iboltshop.com/xProDock-Active-Samsung-aux-out-car-speakers/dp/B00AOCSFYC
...works with a Trident Kraken on the S4
Hey folks, I'm looking for an arm band case plus its strap that fits my S4 which has the 7500mAh extended battery. I'd prefer something that fits perfectly or very close to it. It can be anything from plastic, rubber, neoprene or whatever... as long as it's not leather. I also have an 18 inch bicep so I can't work with a small, medium or large arm band velcro strap.... it has to be XL/around 18+".
So where can i find one that would fit my arm & for how much? I've been looking all over the net at places like ebay, amazon, newegg, etc but can't find one that would fit. Please help, thanks.
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I honestly don't think they make an armband that is big enough to fit the 7500 mAh phone and battery. You may have to buy one for the regular size S4 and see if you can doctor it to make it fit securely with the extended battery.
To be honest though, I would expect your arm to get pretty tired after having the ZL battery and phone attached to it...LOL
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Maby try one for a bigger phone???
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I tried to find an arm band for the 7500mah battery too. I could not find one. I finally went with xxl arkon arm band and tried to fit my phone in it with extended battery but could only get half in. I settled with just switching back and forth with the stock battery and it works fine. I have plenty of battery life with stock battery and i stream pandora the whole time im at the gym
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I'm looking for the same exact thing and am not having much luck finding anything. Even went to a local fitness shop next to work to see what they offered. The closest I could possibly find was a armband for a Note II, but the guy at the shop wouldn't let me take it out of the packaging to try it out. Said I had to buy it first and if it didn't work I could just return it. Since they were charging about $25 for the armband I thought that was a bit of an expensive experiment and walked out.
Update:
So I went to Best Buy the other weekend to look at this Armpocket - Xtreme i-30 armband: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Xtreme+...8782997061&skuId=6692013&st=armband&cp=2&lp=2
I asked the sales rep if this armband would accommodate a GS4 with an Otterbox Defender (I said Zero Lemon extended battery and they had no idea what that was). She opened up a Defender box and slid it right in. I had some store credit so I went ahead and bought it. It fits right in with the Zero Lemon 7500mAh battery and case and I could zip it completely closed for Bluetooth use or leave just enough open to plug in corded headphones. Only real issues is that the buttons (volume and home) are a little hard to get to while you're actively running, but aside from that it works great! I've used it every day since I bought it and have had absolutely no issues!
Maybe this will work?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C0O2F4S/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is made for the Note 2, but I guess it could work to the size of the S4
with a large case?
For less than $8 bucks I might send for it and try.
Such a large volume of course very much. However inconvenient to carry.
Any luck in finding a case that works for you? I bought this from Best Buy and it works great: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Xtreme+i...band&cp=2&lp=2
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Hi,
I'm in intrested in buying the wireless charging cover for the s5 but I don't now if it is worth it.
If someone had it could he give me some feedback? Thanks
There are severalI different charging covers @ the market.
I own the S charger cover EP-CG900IWE by Samsung and I don't want to miss it
What's wrong with just plugging it in?
doing wireless gives you flexibility , just put it on tap of wireless charging pad and will charge the phone
Bought mine maybe 6 months ago, it's an S-view wireless back cover combination from Samsung. I have to say it's great having this, I have 2 charging pads, one at the office and one at home; I just place my phone to the pad when I'm not using it and doing work, and at home I place it on the pad before going to bed so I don't have to worry about battery level anymore.
The only thing you should check out is it's losses(power), with 2 Amps of input, you might only get 700-1000 mA of output so charging will take twice as much time as it would if you use the stock charger that came with the phone.
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There are severalI different charging covers @ the market.
I own the S charger cover EP-CG900IWE by Samsung and I don't want to miss it
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I wish I could find one for under $100... sigh
I'm not allowed to post links , otherwise - is your google not working
~ 23 €
From where? Only one ive found that is genuine is on amazon for 100
I don't really want the s view case...
I use genuine Samsung wireless charging back cover , from Amazon UK £28 with a Cheotech 3 coil charging pad, from Amazon UK £19
Anyone managed to find black cover with Qi? There are some on eBay from USA, but with sick prices (100$ and more). There is one on Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Charger-Cover-Galaxy-S5/dp/B00IN9HZ0S/ref=sr_1_10 but "Temporarily out of stock". I've even talked with Samsung customer service in Poland and they said they don't have it.
I have this chinese Qi coil that goes under back cover, but it's rubbish. It lifts the cover a bit, making gap around LEDs and ruining water resistance.
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Anyone managed to find black cover with Qi? There are some on eBay from USA, but with sick prices (100$ and more). There is one on Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Charger-Cover-Galaxy-S5/dp/B00IN9HZ0S/ref=sr_1_10 but "Temporarily out of stock". I've even talked with Samsung customer service in Poland and they said they don't have it.
I have this chinese Qi coil that goes under back cover, but it's rubbish. It lifts the cover a bit, making gap around LEDs and ruining water resistance.
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I've got the same problem mate. I'm about ready to accept that fact that if I want Qi charging with good looks I'll have to buy an S-View cover
I've talked with support on Amazon UK. They told me it's really "temporarily" and if I buy it, they'll have it in few days. I'll try. If not - probably S-View + carpet knife to remove the front.
This may sound stupid but Ikea sells them, but only in white $15. I know sounds crazy right!
I've had the wireless charging cover + pad (not s-view version) and i say that i really enjoy the use of it -- very convenient.
Got a pad in the office, the bedroom and in the car!
Charges slower than cable obviously and the phone does warm up quite a bit, thankfully it will pause the charging if it gets too hot so no biggie on that
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This may sound stupid but Ikea sells them, but only in white $15. I know sounds crazy right!
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Do yourself a favour and do not buy those.
They don't fit properly and I'm sure they don't even properly seal the back.
Tried one and immediately gave it back.
It was incredibly difficult for me to find one of those back covers as well (germany), but after days of searching trough various vendors that are supposed to are samsung resellers, I finally found an original S-charger cover for my white S5 on amazon for 30€.
Take a look:
Telefonide tarvikud | Maxfield - Samsung - PowerNeed - Grateq - Omega - Ansmann - Olloclip - Caterpillar - KSIX - Sony - Photopoint
I use an Easychee qi-Pad. Lifts the backcover a very very little bit.
In combination with an easychee t300 the best thing for my s5 i ever had.
Perfect charging through my silikon flip case.
For the easychee t300 (about 40$) theres a special tip.
I bought it via amazon. Its name is KOS-T30PC Charging Pad.
Its 100% the same pad. Cost 15$ via amazon.
Look its this one
Amazon US and Amazon UK now have them listed and "temporarily out of stock". I "bought" one on each site. If I ever receive one, I will cancel the other. Or accept it and sell it on eBay.
The UK one was 23 pounds. The one on Amazon US was only USD$22! And "Usually ships within 1 to 2 months."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ITI24EK
We'll see...!
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For you that use the S-View cover, doesn't that front flap get super annoying? Don't you have to open it and fold it back every time you use the phone for anything, including talking on it?
That thing looks so annoying that for now I am just sticking with plugging a cable in whenever I need a charge - even though I already have Qi charging pads everywhere.
I'm using oem qi cover. It works perfectly and keeps the phone waterproof. Can't remember how much I paid for it but not more than $50.
Absolutely must have in the car. I'm using a QI charging car mount. For home - not that important but still very nice.